Asparagus Nest Salad

Steamed asparagus with fava beans, potatoes, pancetta, and Pecorino.

HomeSaladsAsparagus Nest Salad
Asparagus nest salad with fava beans and Pecorino
Base recipe = 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 oz fresh asparagus
  • 1 oz fresh fava beans
  • 1 oz Italian pancetta
  • 2 oz diced potatoes
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon citronette
  • 1 tbsp diced Tuscan Pecorino cheese
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Preparation

  1. Clean and blanch asparagus, shock in ice water, and pat dry.
  2. Toast potatoes until golden, crisp pancetta in olive oil, and blanch fava beans.
  3. Toss asparagus with citronette and shape into a nest.
  4. Combine potatoes, pancetta, and fava beans, season, and spoon into the asparagus nest.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories~250 kcal
Fat~14 g
Carbohydrates~18 g
Fiber~4 g
Protein~12 g

🍷 Wine Pairing — Morellino di Scansano

This fresh Tuscan red balances the richness of pancetta and Pecorino while enhancing the green flavors of asparagus and fava beans.

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